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Bomb Research

by JØHN

Bomb Research features spoken word, analog synth, and real-time drums. We make “songs” during livestream podcasts on YouTube and publish the results on this downloadable audio podcast via RSS. Any references to bombs, explosions, weapons or warfare are analogies and metaphors. This is authentic, real-time “entertainment” for the curious ...Previous episodes from other podcast projects remain in this feed for historical context. Copyright ©2026 Lilly Studios, All Rights Reserved. Contact Jøhn ▶ BombResearch.com YouTube Livestreams ▶ JØHN.com

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Episodes

  1. Dave Jackson: What's Up! with Heartbeat and Building Podcast Communities

    John and Reena talk with Dave Jackson (The School of Podcasting and Ask The Podcast Coach) about building podcast communities beyond Facebook. We discuss Heartbeat, a platform that offers simple tools for managing groups, courses, and memberships. We share what works, what doesn’t, and how to…

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  2. What's Up! w/ Mr. Richardson from The Fandalorians

    Mr. Richardson from The Fandalorians drops in with teacher tips, pop culture takes, and a classroom philosophy rooted in humor, fairness, and structure. He breaks down how to avoid getting caught in chaos, why sarcasm works in fourth grade, and how consistency earns classroom respect. We swap...

  3. Real Talk About Rating Podcasts w/ Brian Colburn

    Brian Colburn from Feed Drops joins the show to talk podcasting, honesty, and the people behind the mic. We get into juggling different online identities, what happens when you’re fully yourself online, and how feedback can actually help shows grow. Brian shares what it was like stepping away…

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  4. Freddy Cruz & Speke Fest: Zombies & Ghosts Vs. Machines

    Step into the world of zombie podcasts—shows long inactive but still lurking online—and ghost podcasts—buried episodes hiding in active feeds. In this episode, we preview SpekeFest, a zombie-themed podcast conference held at the National Museum of Funeral History in Houston. Event organizer…

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  5. I Met My Girlfriend, My Band, and My Drum Set on Craigslist

    Before dating apps and algorithmic everything, there was Craigslist—a lawless digital bazaar where you could find your next gig, your next apartment, or your next girlfriend (sometimes all three). In this episode, John and Reena swap Craigslist war stories, from surprise TV jobs to a 3-year...

  6. Ozempic Penis

    Ozempic is changing bodies in ways no one asked for—droopy faces, limp hands, and now… what they’re calling the “Ozempic penis.” From school drop-offs to cosmetic regrets, this one is unfiltered, weird, and weirdly relatable. Story:...

  7. Microneedling, Poop Transplants, and the Will to Live

    Skincare meets gut science. John and Reena talk blood treatments, eye bags, Botox, poop transplants, and survival. Health gets weird. The conversation stays honest. —— What's Up! is the new show featuring John and Reena catching up on the latest streams, memes, and daydreams. It's like the daily...

  8. Presence Over Perfection: Why Showing Up Matters More Than Structure

    John and Reena talk about why presence matters more than format. We talk about how audiences connect with people, not schedules. There’s also a conversation about episode numbers, back catalogs, and the pressure to be everywhere online. If you’ve felt pulled toward doing more instead of showing…

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  9. Meeting Your Best Self: Labels, Diagnosis & the Fight to Be Real

    In this raw and honest conversation, John and Reena get into the emotional journey of personal transformation, mental health, and resilience. From confronting rare diseases to reckoning with mental health misdiagnoses, the discussion explores how labels can both hinder and help, and what it…

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  10. Your Logo Is Not Your Brand: Why Rebranding Often Misses the Mark

    In this episode of Lilly, John Lilly breaks down the crucial difference between your logo and your brand — and why confusing the two can sabotage your business. Using everything from ancient pottery to cattle brands and luxury cars as examples, John illustrates why your brand is your reputation,...

  11. Small Business Marketing Hack: Unlock the Power of Intended Viewing Distance

    Transform your marketing materials with one simple yet powerful concept: intended viewing distance. This episode of Lilly reveals the secrets to designing eye-catching visuals that deliver measurable results. Learn how to optimize your signage, vehicle wraps, and more for maximum impact. Get…

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  12. The Problem with AI Guest Pitches (and Why Respecting Time Matters)

    In this episode of Lilly, John Lilly shares a behind-the-scenes rant about the growing trend of AI-powered podcast guest requests — and the frustrating fallout when people don’t show up. John discusses the rise of poorly targeted AI pitches, the real-world consequences of flaky communication, and...

  13. Death, deception, and darkly hilarious observations on modern life.

    Dearly Beloved … We are gathered here today to get through this thing called life. Join John and Gary for a candid conversation that tackles the unexpected—and often absurd—challenges life throws our way. From navigating toxic workplaces to processing grief in the age of social media, this…

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  14. The End of SEO As We Know It

    🎙️ Lilly with John Lilly – Episode: “The End of SEO As We Know It” Is traditional SEO dead? In this episode, John Lilly takes a sledgehammer to the old-school strategies of keyword stuffing, reverse engineering, and algorithm-chasing, making a bold case for why authenticity is the new...

  15. Why Signage Beats Social Media (Most of the Time)

    🎙️ Lilly with John Lilly – Episode: “Why Signage Beats Social Media (Most of the Time)” Ever wonder why John Lilly can’t stop talking about signs? In this episode of Lilly, John breaks down why signage is the ultimate underutilized marketing tool for small business owners—and how it’s often way...

  16. What WrestleMania Signs Teach Us About Small Business Marketing

    In this episode of Lilly, host John Lilly flying-elbow drops into an unexpected masterclass in marketing—straight from the crowd signs at WrestleMania. Inspired by his son and creative partner Gary, John unpacks what small business owners can learn from how fans design signs that actually get…

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  17. Podcasting Is An Attitude. Not An Industry.

    In this thought-provoking episode, we challenge the conventional notion of podcasting as an industry. Instead, we explore the idea that podcasting is a DIY attitude—a creative endeavor driven by passion, not profit. Key Takeaways: Podcasting as a Creative Outlet: Podcasting is likened to…

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  18. Growing an App with Podcasts — Podgagement's Daniel J. Lewis

    Daniel J. Lewis from Podgagement visits the Farm Clubs and shares how he grows a new web platform and app with podcasts. We talk about how to use the charts to your show's benefit, and what to avoid when starting a new show. Podgagement Official Site https://podgagement.com/ Podgagement on X...

  19. The Story Of ... Danny's Podcast

    Danny joins the Deviant Lounge from his show The Story Of ... on the Unfiltered Studios network. We talk about how and why we keep our shows going, and the impact a legitmate podcast ranking chart would have on our lives. The Story Of ... Podcast on Spotify X/@TheStoryOf Unfiltered Studios…

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  20. Warm Fuzzies & Cold Pricklies

    The Warm Fuzzy Tale By Claude M. Steiner What happens when scarcity is just an illusion? Warm Fuzzies & Cold Pricklies explores the deeper layers of human connection, generosity, and fear through a timeless fable that mirrors the world we live in today. At its core, this story is about trust—how...

  21. Inside The Mind of Keb Pound from Unfiltered Studios

    Keb Pound joins us from Unfilterd Studios— a podcast network he formed to help independent podcasters collaborate and promote each other. We talk about his background in stand-up comedy, a recent health scare, and learn where he got such a hardcore work ethic. Learn more about Keb and the other...

  22. I Shared With My Heart, He Replied With Chat-GPT

    Reena Freidman-Watts from the popular podcast Better Call Daddy stops by the Deviant Lounge. We discuss the impact of using AI in the wrong forms of communication, including a very personal example between an educator and a parent. When a human speaks to another from the heart, is it appropriate…

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  23. Not James Spader 🍸 ✨

    Bootleg’s old film industry buddy Not James Spader came up to the Bay Area and sat in with us. His lawyer said we could Not use his name. So, yeah. This is us doing a podcast episode with Not James Spader. Welcome🍸 ✨ to Deviant Lounge — Contact us at DeviantLounge.com Copyright ©2026 JØHN, All...

  24. Nostalgia chat; Yogi's Ark Lark and The Beauty of Bad Punk Rock

    Hey! We're trying to put up an episode every day in November. So, some days we're going to be light on descriptions. Just listen. Its an audio show anyway. Drop us a note at SignalJams.com Copyright ©2026 JØHN, All Rights Reserved. Contact JØHN ▶ BombResearch.com YouTube Livestreams ▶ JØHN.com

  25. Are you more of a man ... or a McMahon? Wrestling's Impact on Masculinity

    We're talking about the recent Netflix docuseries "Mr. McMahon" that covers the rise and fall of WWE mastermind Vince McMahon. We also take a quick detour into NYC corruption — from former Democrat Donald Trump to current Mayor Eric Adams. Is income inequality behind it all? 🇺🇸 Register and…

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  26. Kervin Aucoin: This Week Explained

    This week we get to talk with Kervin Aucoin from the international political affairs podcast, This Week Explained. We cover Kervin's origin story and learn how he navigates the sensitive nature of presenting important facts. More at This Week Explained and follow other undergound podcasts on...

  27. Secret Son Revealed: Can AI Help Reconnect After 27 Years?

    The cohost reveals his secret son from an illegitimate relationship 27 years ago. Host tries to explain how to write better prompts so cohost can use AI to help reconnect with The Boy. Building bridges. 🇺🇸 Register and vote 👉 vote.gov Learn more at signaljams.com or x.com/signaljams Copyright...

  28. The Secret to Making Money 'Podcasting' ... Whatever that is.

    John (Podcasting) explains how he views podcasting in the context of a larger marketing toolset. From that perspective, the options to "make money podcasting" become much more clear and somewhat attainable. Shoutout to Kervin Aucoin from 'This Week Explained' — coming up on long-form audio. 🇺🇸...

  29. Imagine lowering the voting age to 14 in the United States

    John (Podcasting) tries to convince Gary to watch a 1968 hippie classic called "Wild In The Streets" featuring Barry Williams (Greg/Brady Bunch) and Richard Pryor ("and, it's deep, too"). What if the real problems with society weren't caused by the left or the right ... the rich, the poor, the...

  30. Let's talk about joining a podcast network

    John and Gary discuss the pros and cons of joining a podcast network. It's more interesting than it sounds. Especially if you are also a podcaster. Learn more at johnpodcasting.com or x.com/johnpodcasting Copyright ©2026 JØHN, All Rights Reserved. Contact JØHN ▶ BombResearch.com YouTube…

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  31. Self-awareness and oversharing on the internet

    John and Gary add a little more context to Gary's comments from last time. As a podcaster, do you ever listen to yourself and think "I hate that person?" How do you maintain a sense of self-awareness when you are trying to improve your public persona? Is there any point in having a public persona...

  32. John and Gary Have Feelings

    Gary tries to give John (Podcasting) a compliment and the entire conversation unravels. Is Gary going to join an upscale swingers club, though? That's what we really want to know. Listen and find out. Learn more at johnpodcasting.com or x.com/johnpodcasting Copyright ©2026 JØHN, All Rights...

  33. Mosh Pit Etiquette from 1985

    John and Gary reminisce about the earliest and best mosh pits they've been in and highlight some grown-up dick moves that they've seen in their mosh pit adventures. Gary gives us a preview of his birthday party. Learn more at johnpodcasting.com or x.com/johnpodcasting Copyright ©2026 JØHN, All...

  34. Speaking of Metallica, when did South Park take a dump??

    John and Gary talk about Metallica, band merch, building community, and ponder when South Park started sucking. Was it PC Principal? Was it Imaginationland? Learn more at johnpodcasting.com or x.com/johnpodcasting Copyright ©2026 JØHN, All Rights Reserved. Contact JØHN ▶ BombResearch.com YouTube...

  35. Gen-X Needs That Hook! Movies, music, life ...

    John and Gary talk about the things that lure them into an artisitc endeavor like a movie or song. What constitutes that ever-elusive "hook" that can transcend tribal differences and bring people together in movement and emotion? Learn more at johnpodcasting.com or x.com/johnpodcasting Copyright...

  36. Trumpism Is A Fad Like The "Urban Cowboy" Craze

    John and Gary ponder if Trumpism isn't just another macho man fad like the "Urban Cowboy" craze of the early 1980's when city boys tried to be more country. Are they all just posers searching for belonging? Why is hate and anger so attractive? How does social media and news-entertainment…

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  37. Improve The Olympics: Eliminate The Judges

    John and Gary offer one way to improve the Olympics; eliminate the judges. Focus on sporting events with clear winners based on objective measures like speed, distance, and weight. Would you watch a new kind of Olympic Games with genetically-modified contenstants born and raised for their…

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  38. WWE Summer Slam & Joe Rogan 'Burn The Boats' Preview

    John and Gary discuss tonight's WWE Summer Slam with predictions for the winners, plotlines, and amateur analysis, along with some quick insight into the new Joe Rogan special, 'Burn The Boats' on Netflix (also premiering tonight). Learn more at johnpodcasting.com or x.com/johnpodcasting…

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  39. Why Does Hollywood Give Black and Women Actors Leftover Roles?

    John (Podcasting) explains to Gary how he prefers all-black casts to perfectly-blended casts because he finds the ultra-processed communites unrelatable. And, why does Hollywood only seem to use the leftover intelelctual property for casting black people and women? Are there no original roles for...

  40. Sweeping Homeless People Off The Streets: Good or Bad?

    Gary asks John (Podcasting) what he thinks about the new action by the CA Governor that allows cities to move homeless camps out of the public eye. What do you think? More at johnpodcasting.com and x.com/johnpodcasting Copyright ©2026 JØHN, All Rights Reserved. Contact JØHN ▶ BombResearch.com...

  41. Did people make fun of your name as a kid?

    John and Gary ponder the ramifications of name-calling based on your family name and share some of the names we were called as kids. More at johnpodcasting.com and x.com/johnpodcasting Copyright ©2026 JØHN, All Rights Reserved. Contact JØHN ▶ BombResearch.com YouTube Livestreams ▶ JØHN.com

  42. John and Gary's First Thoughts on Kamala Harris

    John (Podcasting) reviews 'Twisters' and 'Deadpool and Wolverine' followed up by John and Gary's first thoughts on Kamala Harris becoming the presumptive Democratic nominee for U.S. President. More at johnpodcasting.com and x.com/johnpodcasting Copyright ©2026 JØHN, All Rights Reserved. Contact...

  43. Transhumanism Vs. Project 2025: The Progressive Alternative For Your Future?

    John (Podcasting) wonders why the left doesn't have their own version of The Heritage Foundation's "Project 2025" — Gary proposes that Transhumanism is the answer; we're all going to merge into one. Go ahead and be as weird as you want to now because it won't matter in the future as we merge with...

  44. Smackdown: New Way Vs. Old School

    John & Gary talk about the different approaches used by Logan Paul and L.A. Knight to achieve and sustain relevance in the fast-moving world of sports entertainment. More at johnpodcasting.com and x.com/johnpodcasting Copyright ©2026 JØHN, All Rights Reserved. Contact JØHN ▶ BombResearch.com...

  45. No Video August: The Podcaster Challenge

    Do you suffer from Mission Drift? Celebrate Earth Day this August by turning off your video cameras while you podcast. Podcasters don't need video in the same way streamers don't need audio. Save the computing power, bandwidth, and mental units and focus on creating a great audio show. Actively...

  46. Top 10 Reasons Your Podcast Is Not A Livestream

    John (Podcasting) about the many reasons why you should not upload an unedited livestream into your podcast RSS feed. 1. Time-Shifting Core Value: Podcasts were designed for on-demand listening, allowing audiences to consume content at their convenience. Live-streaming undermines this fundamental...

  47. Manufacturing Media Moments Instead Of Living Life

    Gary shares his experience picking up his dad's ashes from the mortuary and has an epiphany about community gardens to save humanity. Meanwhile, John rants about people doing things just to capture a moment instead of enjoying the thing. Oh, and Drama Queen Trump shows up in the middle of the…

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  48. Do You Judge A Band By It's Name?

    John & Gary talk about band names and whether or not they would listen to a new artist — or not — based solely on their name. Apparently, Rainbow Kitten Surprise is too much for Brother G ... But, Mexican Disaster Squad brings him comfort. Shout out to Frank at Ottoman Empire History Podcast for...

  49. Let's Compare Punk In The Park to The Presidential Debate

    Gary reviews Punk In The Park (San Francisco) before John & Gary both veer into the topic of debates, media control, and the two clowns driving America off a cliff. Contact the show via johnpodcasting.com Copyright ©2026 JØHN, All Rights Reserved. Contact JØHN ▶ BombResearch.com YouTube…

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  50. Luna — My Favorite Influencer Of Tomorrow

    Jive explains the next evolution of the podcast from Signal Jams to Funky Space Club and welcomes one of his favorite new influencers, Luna to talk about Gaming; Podcasting; (Vs Video); Utilizing an anonymous voice; Role-playing stories; People pleasers/childhood trauma; Raising oneself; Raising...

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Bomb Research features spoken word, analog synth, and real-time drums. We make “songs” during livestream podcasts on YouTube and publish the results on this downloadable audio podcast via RSS. Any references to bombs, explosions, weapons or warfare are analogies and metaphors. This is authentic, real-time “entertainment” for the curious ...Previous episodes from other podcast projects remain in this feed for historical context.

Copyright ©2026 Lilly Studios, All Rights Reserved. Contact Jøhn ▶ BombResearch.com YouTube Livestreams ▶ JØHN.com

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